Description
Heavenly Candy Cane Crunch Peppermint Cheesecake Cannoli is a festive delight that combines creamy peppermint cheesecake in a crispy shell, enhanced with crunchy candy cane bits. This indulgent dessert captures the spirit of the holiday season, making it perfect for parties or cozy family gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavors and textures, ensuring lasting memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Cannoli Shells
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp Pure Peppermint Extract
- 1 cup Crushed Candy Canes (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth. Fold in crushed candy canes.
- Fill the Shells: Use a piping bag to fill each cannoli shell with the cheesecake mixture.
- Chill: Refrigerate filled cannoli for at least one hour to set.
- Make Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add 2 tbsp powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Garnish: Pipe whipped cream onto each cannoli and sprinkle with extra crushed candy canes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Sweet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg